NGC 1499 Mel 20
Per
☀4.7mag
Ø 90' / 90'

Saxophone

< A group of ten stars, members of the open cluster Melotte 20, forms a pattern resembling a saxophone. The cluster is visible to the naked eye, but to see the saxophone shape, at least a small telescope is required.

VIC: Saxophone or also called a pipe. Perhaps even a clamp or the logo of an unnamed company. All of this comes to mind in the eyepiece while observing Melotte 20. The asterism consists of stars ranging from 5th to 7th magnitude, making it quite prominent.

10x50: ★★★★☆
15x70: ★★★★☆
25x100: ★★☆☆☆